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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Middle of the week–creating on my mind

Good morning Friends,

Here it is Wednesday already. I was supposed to be working today through Sat. but things changed because a shipper’s truck broke down in Atlanta, and my boss wasn’t sure when the delivery would be made. He has to be there, then has to rearrange the shop to accommodate new pieces. So, here I be, at home sweet home.

Yesterday I found a very pretty, antique, Victorian crocheted calling card case pattern. I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of the pattern and how it’s going to turn out. I won’t really know until I make it myself. I could hardly get back to sleep for thinking about it and other ideas.

This morning when I got up, after mixing up cat food, and starting coffee, I started cutting out felt for lining more needle cases. They are in seven luscious colors. So now, I’ve got to sew in the felt, add a button, and a little crocheted flower. Then take pictures and get them uploaded to my Etsy shop. So, I’ll be busy here. In the picture below you can see the needle cases, and several Irish crocheted roses. I will be selling these in my shop also as embellishments. They are in ecru, linen and white.

I also want to plan some meals, bake something, do some indoor homecaring and just enjoy the day.

Here are a few pictures.

Our garden frog prince has taken off his crown and set it on a mushroom next to azaleas with tropicals growing all around too. The smell of star jasmine fills the air.

Some shells, jasmine, iron, etc.

I moved these orchids outside as the leaves were getting funky after being inside for awhile. They are now sitting just outside the scullery window, so this picture is looking into the scullery, which is where I wash dishes. Trees, etc. are reflected in the window.

I hope you have a wonderful unexpected day off! Isn't it wonderful to be so excited about something that you can hardly sleep?! Loved seeing your garden photos - I could almost smell that star jasmine.

Hi FlowerLady, seeing your garden photos always brings me joy! Today Climbing ‘Maman Cochet’ just blows me away with her beauty. This is such a special rose and it seems to do so well for you. Good luck with selling your hand-crafted items! Christina

What a wonderful surprise...to have the day off at home :) It sounds as though you are in the 'creative zone' ...I love your needle cases. Beautiful photo's of your garden...I can only imagine how wonderful the Jasmine smells. It looks as though Spring is already there in Florida...I hope you enjoy another wonderful sunny day tomorrow.Maura :)

So happy to hear that I'm not the only one that wakes up in the middle of the night with ideas rolling around in my head! And what a nice way to spend a day off. Love your photos and all the lovely plants and decorations you have that fit so nicely together in your garden. Have a blessed weekend!

About Me

I was happily married to my best friend for 43 years. We married in Sept. 1969. We lived, loved and played in our compound which includes our tiny 50's cottage, a workshop, outbuildings and gardens on 1/4 acre.
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On 09 Dec 2012 my dear husband went to be with the Great Creator of the Universe and all that is in it, who we believe is Jesus/God. My DH is free, in body and spirit now. No more pain or sorrow, only joy, peace and perfect health. I miss him terribly and this is just the beginning of my continuing journey in this life, without him. I'm not without hope though and I believe we will be reunited when the time comes. Love is forever.

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It does not meanto be in a placewhere there is no noise,troubleor hard work.

It means to be in the midstof those thingsand stillbe calm in your heart.

(author unknown)

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The Continuing Journey

A new blog about this next phase in my life. It will be a learning experience. One of dependence on God to fill the void left in my life by the loss of my DH. It will be my thoughts and times of grief. A place to let it out. Maybe it will be of some help to others.

FlowerLady Lorraine

For Widows

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I found the book 'Undistracted Widow ~ Living for God After Losing Your Husband' by Carol Cornish, online when I was searching for bits and pieces to help me as a new widow. This book is wonderful and just what I needed. It is full of encouragement and scripture.

I highly recommend it for anyone who is a widow, and for those who would like to know how to help widows as they go and grow in this next part of their journey.

It would also be a great help to any woman who is single, as it is all about trusting in Jesus for all things.

Sincerely ~ FlowerLady Lorraine

Sabbath Moments

TERRY HERSHEY is an inspirational speaker, humorist, author, and designer of sanctuary gardens who has been featured on The Hallmark Channel, CNN, PBS, and NPR. Terry holds a mirror up to our fast-forward, disconnected lives, and offers us the “power of pause”—the wisdom of slowing down and the permission to take an intentional Sabbath moment to regain emotional and spiritual balance… to find the sacred in every single day.

One cannot but be in awewhen one contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,of the marvelous structure of reality.It is enoughif one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day.Never lose a holy curiosity.